John Brown Mountain — Summits 41.3 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 568885
Catalogued on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, John Brown Mountain — a summit — lies 41.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568885, John Brown Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
John Brown Mountain sits at 44.54779° N, 69.97569° W (DMS 44°32′52″ N, 69°58′32″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting John Brown Mountain itself. The ones closest to John Brown Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.1 mi |
| Eaton Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.2 mi |
| McGaffey Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.5 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.6 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Farmington Falls | — | 1.7 mi |
| Round Top | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.8 mi |
| Hoyt Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.9 mi |
| York Hill | Farmington Falls | — | 2.2 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.5 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside John Brown Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Berry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Eaton Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mill Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| McGaffey Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Boody Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Round Top | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 71-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from John Brown Mountain — 41.3 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.548°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at John Brown Mountain track the nearby Mill Pond reservoir (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to John Brown Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Berry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Eaton Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mill Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Brown Mountain located?
John Brown Mountain is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 41.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is John Brown Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is John Brown Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies John Brown Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568885 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit John Brown Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 45 other summits in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33140140.